Photosynthesis Review Questions

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process plants use to turn carbon dioxide and water into food.

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What is the waste product of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What do plants need to perform photosynthesis?

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Sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.

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Where does photosynthesis take place in plants?

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In the leaves.

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What is the source of energy for photosynthesis?

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The sun.

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What do plants produce during photosynthesis?

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Sugar (glucose) and oxygen.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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Why is photosynthesis important for life on Earth?

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It produces oxygen and is the basis of the food chain.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions).

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2.